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The Rod Rhoden Foundation

Omaha, Nebraska  ·  EIN 454081296  ·  Private foundation

The Rod Rhoden Foundation is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $519K in grants paid and $12.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 92 individual grants from this funder — $3.7M awarded across 2017–2023 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$519K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$12.2M
Total assets
92
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What The Rod Rhoden Foundation funds

The Rod Rhoden Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, education, food & agriculture, housing & homelessness, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementEducationFood & AgricultureHousing & HomelessnessYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, homeless population, low-income communities, older adults, veterans, youth pop.

childrenhomeless populationlow-income communitiesolder adultsveteransyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Rod Rhoden Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
University of Nebraska Foundation
EDUCATION
Lincoln, NE$535K2022
Community Foundation of Western Iowa
TO SERVE AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY, IOWA.
Council Bluffs, IA$500K2022
University of Nebraska Foundation
EDUCATION
Lincoln, NE$500K2020
Community Foundation of Western Iowa
TO SERVE AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY, IOWA.TO SERVE AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY, IOW
Council Bluffs, IA$500K2023
University of Nebraska Foundation
EDUCATION
Lincoln, NE$500K2023
University of Nebraska Foundation
EDUCATION
Lincoln, NE$400K2019
Omaha Community Foundation
TO IMPROVE, PRESERVE, STRENGTHEN NEIGHBORHOODS AND INCREASE OPPORTUNITY IN THE OMAHA COMMUNITY
Omaha, NE$150K2023
University of Nebraska Foundation
EDUCATION
Lincoln, NE$105K2018
First Responders Foundation
TO FUND COMMUNITY SAFETY PROGRAMS & PROJECTS
Omaha, NE$100K2022
Council Bluffs Education Foundation
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN WAYS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR ABILITY TO LEARN.
Council Bluffs, IA$75K2017
Council Bluffs Education Foundation
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN WAYS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR ABILITY TO LEARN.
Council Bluffs, IA$50K2019
University of Nebraska Foundation
EDUCATION
Lincoln, NE$30K2017
Omaha Community Foundation
TO IMPROVE, PRESERVE, STRENGTHEN NEIGHBORHOODS AND INCREASE OPPORTUNITY IN THE OMAHA COMMUNITY
Omaha, NE$20K2022
Merrymakers Association
TO PROVIDE LIVE MUSICAL PERFORMANCES TO SENIOR LIVING FACILITIES
Omaha, NE$10K2022
Omaha Street School
TO ASSIST WITH STUDENTS' EDUCATIONAL COSTS
Omaha, NE$10K2022

The Rod Rhoden Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$137K
2018$137K
2019$481K
2020$519K
2022$1.2M
2023$1.2M

How to apply for funding from The Rod Rhoden Foundation

The Rod Rhoden Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about The Rod Rhoden Foundation

Does The Rod Rhoden Foundation accept grant applications?
The Rod Rhoden Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Rod Rhoden Foundation fund?
The Rod Rhoden Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include University of Nebraska Foundation, Community Foundation of Western Iowa, University of Nebraska Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Rod Rhoden Foundation give in grants?
The Rod Rhoden Foundation reported $519K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.7M over 92 grants.
Where is The Rod Rhoden Foundation located?
The Rod Rhoden Foundation is based in Omaha, Nebraska. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 454081296.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Rod Rhoden Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Rod Rhoden Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.